US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 1.3 MI E Jct. VT12 · Structure no. 200242000412202

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook is a concrete slab carrying TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 242
CrossesWorcester Brook
Location1.3 MI E Jct. VT12
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.38326, -72.52897
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2017)
Projected traffic515 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.